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Horsepower Calculator

Horsepower: Mechanical work at constant effective force; horsepower definitions differ and are labeled..

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Horsepower Calculator for United States

US · 12,345.67US customary measurementsRoad distance: miles

United States display and unit preferences. The stated calculation method is used. Review the labeled units before entering your values.

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Enter distance (ft). The calculation converts these units internally.

Power (mechanical-hp)

13.41

United States · calculated from your inputs

Power (W)10,000
Mechanical horsepower13.41
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How this result was calculated

  1. P=force×distance/time, or torque×RPM×2π/60. Convert through watts.
  2. Country setup: United States. Displayed measurements are converted to the formula's base units internally.

Assumption: Mechanical work at constant effective force; horsepower definitions differ and are labeled. United States display and unit preferences. The stated calculation method is used. Review the labeled units before entering your values.

Calculation version 1.0.0 · Support state: generic

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Formula and method

P=force×distance/time, or torque×RPM×2π/60. Convert through watts.

This calculation uses the values you enter. It runs in your browser and does not request a location or account.

Worked example

1 kW is about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.

Questions people ask

Which method does this tool use?

P=force×distance/time, or torque×RPM×2π/60. Convert through watts.

What should I check before using the result?

Mechanical work at constant effective force; horsepower definitions differ and are labeled.